The Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 1947

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The Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 1947, is a procedural legislative update that modifies the Dangerous Drugs Act, 1930, specifically for the state of Tamil Nadu. Its primary purpose is to expand the administrative authority responsible for handling dangerous drugs. It achieves this by including the "Prohibition Department" alongside the "Excise Department" in enforcement duties and by broadening the reporting requirements for seized drugs. Instead of being limited to reporting to the nearest police station, individuals and officials are now authorized to report to specific officers empowered under Section 20-A. This ensures more flexible and efficient enforcement.

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1. Short title and extent
2. Amendment of sections 29 and 30
3. Amendment of section 20

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